German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is travelling to Turkey on Friday against the backdrop of an uncertain Middle East peace.
Talks are planned in the capital Ankara between the conservative German politician and his counterpart Hakan Fidan, as well as other representatives of the Turkish government.
According to a spokesman for the Foreign Office in Berlin, the focus of the discussions will include the situation in the Gaza Strip.
The aim is to quickly improve the humanitarian situation there and to begin implementing further points of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Additionally, the situation in Syria, the Russian war against Ukraine, and a number of bilateral issues are also to be addressed, the spokesman said.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated that during the meeting, the two sides want to emphasize the importance they attach to coordinating European security strategies under the NATO umbrella.
Ankara is seeking involvement in the European armament strategy Security Action for Europe (SAFE), which was presented by the EU in May and which aims to specifically strengthen the European defence industry.
A total of up to €150 billion ($175 billion) in the form of low-interest loans is available. The German government is open to Turkey’s involvement.